26 Trained on Introduction to Epidemiology and Applied Biostatistics

National Food Technology Research Centre (NFTRC) trained twenty two members of staff, three officers from the Ministry Of Health & Wellness (MoHW) and one representative from the Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security on Epidemiology and Applied Biostatistics from 6th– 17th August 2018.

The training was organised by Nutrition and Dietetics department as a gesture from International Atomic Energy Agency. It was facilitated by Professor Nazarius Mbona Tumwesigye and Professor Fredrick Makumbi from Makerere University in Uganda, Kampala.

The objective of the training was to expose the project team to the principle of Biostatistics and learn how they can use it on their day to day research work as well as analysing results.

When introducing the first part of the training, Professor Tumwesigye said that the training was to define bio-statistics, explain basic concepts in biostatistics, the application of biostatistics and scales of measurement.

The second part of the training covered various topics such as Data Management, Presentation, and Probability Distribution.

The training also comprised of short quizzes, group discussions, assignments and presentations.

During certificates awarding, NFTRC Director of Research and Development Dr Bernard Bulawayo applauded the attendees for their endurance stating that it is crucial for the attendees to have a deeper understanding on statistical analysis as it has high impact on journals.

NFTRC Nutrition and Dietetics-Principal Research Scientist, Dr Boitumelo Stokie Motswagole thanked the Professors for their easy going and willingness to share knowledge throughout the training.